Print Studio Facilitator & Visitor Guide

Seattle-Art-Museum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facility

Museum library access

Employee Assistance Program

Shop discount 20%

Cafe discount 15%

Guest passes

Cab rides

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) invites applications for a Print Shop Assistant in the SAM Studio installation. You will welcome visitors, orient them to the activity space, and guide hands-on printmaking experiences using preset materials and activities.

You’ll set up and reset the DIY activity, restock materials, and assist in hanging participant artwork within a collaborative installation. Strong customer service and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Facilitation or teaching experience with diverse audiences is required
• Knowledge of art materials
• Strong customer service/public engagement skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to deliver a high-quality educational experience for a range of visitor interests
• Excellent oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively with visitors. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Openness to ongoing training and feedback on the activity content and facilitation strategies from the Interpretation Department
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting; ability to self-motivate
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and problem-prevention skills
• Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully
• Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome visitors to the installation, orient them to the activity space, and support their artmaking
• Share information about the SAM Studio installation with visitors
• Adapt the content of offered activities to meet the needs and interests of visitor(s)
• Interact with multiple visitors or groups of visitors simultaneously
• Replenish and restock activity materials and supplies as needed
• Assist visitors in the hanging of their artwork in the collective installation
• Engage with and support artists and guest printmakers during select Print Shop hours
• Inform other SAM Staff of issues and needs in the space
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Facilitation

Art materials knowledge

Customer engagement

Adaptability

Oral communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independence & teamwork

Initiative & prioritization

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) invites applications for a Print Shop Assistant in the SAM Studio installation. You will welcome visitors, orient them to the activity space, and guide hands-on printmaking experiences using preset materials and activities.

You’ll set up and reset the DIY activity, restock materials, and assist in hanging participant artwork within a collaborative installation. Strong customer service and flexibility are essential.